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2208.60.10.00 - Valued not over $2.05/liter 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitypf.liters
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.78/pf. liter
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 2208.60.10.00, specifically classifies vodka that is packaged in containers with a capacity of four liters or less and has a customs valuation not exceeding $2.05 per liter. This classification is applicable to vodka, which is defined as an undenatured ethyl alcohol beverage produced by distillation, typically from fermented grains or potatoes, and further filtered or treated for purity. The key determining factors for classification under this heading are the type of spirit (vodka), the container size limit, and the per-liter value threshold.

The primary distinction for this subcategory lies in its value. It is differentiated from its sibling category, 2208.60.20.00, by the specific customs value of the product. While both classify vodka in containers not exceeding four liters, 2208.60.10.00 applies to those valued at $2.05 per liter or less, whereas the sibling category covers vodka valued at more than $2.05 per liter. This value distinction is crucial for applying correct duties and taxes.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes under 2208.60.10.00 is solely on ensuring the imported product meets the definition of vodka, is contained in vessels of four liters or less, and its declared customs value falls within the specified per-liter limit. Importers must have accurate documentation to support the declared value to ensure correct classification and compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2208.60.10.00?
HTS code 2208.60.10.00 covers Valued not over $2.05/liter under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar.
›What products are classified under 2208.60.10.00?
This classification covers Valued not over $2.05/liter. It is a subcategory of In containers each holding not over 4 liters:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2208.60.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2208.60.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $1.78/pf. liter.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2208.60.10.00?
Imports under HTS 2208.60.10.00 are measured in pf.liters.

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